Deputy Sheriff (Lateral) 
 

Under general supervision and exercising controlled discretion, provides safety and security to citizens within the community through the patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of laws and ordinances, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and response to assistance calls.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a sworn law enforcement position; rotating shift schedules are required; reports to a Sheriff’s Sergeant or Lieutenant.  

·       High School diploma or GED certificate.

·         Valid State of California driver's license is required.

**Must be currently working as a peace officer, and posses a valid California POST Basic Certificate or have one (1) full year experience as a peace officer in California law enforcement agency.

Applicants who are currently attending a POST approved basic course academy are eligible to apply for the Cadets Only recruitments, and along with applicants who have completed a POST approved basic course academy within the last six (6) months may waive the POST entry-level reading and writing examination if able to verify an acceptable T-Score.

Special Requirements: All applicants must be 18 years of age or older with the following exception: Person 17 years of age, but less than 18, may apply but may not be appointed until they reach 18 years of age.  Proof of minimum age requirements may be required.

Applicants must be of good moral character and successfully pass a thorough background investigation including polygraph, psychological examination, fingerprinting, and records check.  Any offer of employment in this classification is contingent upon taking and passing a medical examination.  The examination assesses a candidate’s ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodation in accordance with applicable statutes for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with Government Code Section 1031, candidate’s physical, emotional, and mental health will be evaluated and must be free from any condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer or performance of the duties of this position.  Any indication of active organic disease is disqualifying.  Hearing aids are not acceptable.  Must be able to pass a plate test of color vision.

No conviction by any state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, which could have been punishable by imprisonment in a Federal Penitentiary or a State Prison.  All applicants must be United States citizens (Government Code 24103). 

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County employee benefits include the following:

• Coverage by the California Public Employees Retirement Systems (Cal-PERS) with the County paying the entire employee’s contribution. Benefits of Cal-PERS membership as a Butte County employee include:
       --Retirement at 3% at 50
       --Optional Long Term Care Program
       --Optional PERS Home Loan Program
  
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums substantially paid by the County.
• A cash-back program for employees who show proof of alternative health insurance coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance program.
• County-paid term life insurance.
• Competitive vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits.
• Section 125 flexible spending program for out-of-pocket health-care and dependent-care expenses.
• Two 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Group accidental death and dismemberment insurance program.
• A fully funded Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Discounted individual and family memberships in some of the area’s sports and health clubs.  

Located in California’s fertile northern Sacramento valley, Butte County is home to Lake Oroville. With a population of 204,000 persons, approximately 90,000 of its citizens live in the Chico Urban Area; site of the California State University’s Chico campus with an enrollment of some 14,000 students.

With the Sacramento River to the west, and stretching to the slopes of Sierra Nevada mountains in the east, Butte County offers an ideal mix of rural and suburban lifestyles; providing diverse opportunities for cultural enrichment, recreation, and relaxation in a non-congested environment. Located three hours from San Francisco and Reno, and only 1½ hours from the State Capitol in metropolitan Sacramento, Butte County provides an ideal setting for people who enjoy the out of doors, while offering the affordable comfort and security of suburban living with a more casual, rural lifestyle.

Butte County is the home to many local attractions, including Lake Oroville, the California State University at Chico, the Chico ROOKS - California's oldest professional soccer team, the National Yo-Yo Museum, and Bidwell Park - at 3,670 acres, the park is one of the largest municipal parks in the nation and the location for filming of The Adventures of Robin Hood, Warner Brothers' 1937 classic starring Errol Flynn. In addition, the county is host to a number of nationally recognized industries, such as the glassworks of Orient & Flume, and Satava, as well as the award winning Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

There is a pleasant cultural diversity, and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities - from boating on Lake Oroville to fishing in the Feather River Canyon. With large areas of the Lassen and Plumas national forests within its boundaries, the surrounding foothills and mountains provide many scenic vistas for those who enjoy camping, backpacking, hiking, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, and exploring. Opportunities for cultural enrichment are plentiful.

Butte County employs approximately 2,300 people in over 400 different job classifications in twenty-two departments, including six (6) elected department heads, a Chief Probation Officer appointed by the Court, thirteen (13) Department Heads appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and two (2) Departments that are operated by State employees (the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection and the Farm & Home Advisor). With a five member Board of Supervisors who are elected to four year terms on an alternating schedule, the County affords many opportunities for personal and career growth.

Candidates must submit a completed original Butte County Application for Examination. A cover letter and resume may be attached, but cannot be submitted in lieu of the properly completed application. All documents must be submitted together at the time of filing. Postmarks or late applications will not be accepted. A completed application may be faxed to the Department of Human Resources at (530) 538-7790 or emailed to personnel@buttecounty.net to meet the final filing date.

In the case of a faxed application, the date stamp from the Department of Human Resources' fax machine will determine the date and time it is received. For an application that has been emailed, the time that it is received by the Butte County Mail System will determine the date and time it is received.

Note: An oral and/or written examination may be required for qualified applicants.

Each candidate's background and qualifications will be reviewed on the basis of information submitted on the application and relevant attached documents. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon taking and passing a background investigation and/or medical examination. The medical examination assesses a candidate's ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodation in accordance with applicable statutes for applicants with disabilities.

Positions assigned to the Sheriff's Department: Any applicant who receives a conditional offer of employment from the Sheriff's Department will be required to successfully complete a departmentally approved background investigation. This may include, but is not limited to a polygraph examination, financial history review, contact with relatives and references, and an employment history review.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Butte County Department of Human Resources.

Butte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Special need arrangements can be made by calling (530) 538-7651 / TDD (530) 538-6833.

For more information, view the Job Specification for this classification.